3 days before its premiere, Apple TV Plus delays release of Jessica Chastain's new political thriller series indefinitely "after careful consideration"

News
By published

The Savant will no longer premiere on Apple TV Plus on September 26

Jessica Chastain as Jodi Goodwin in The Savant
(Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

Jessica Chastain's new thriller series The Savant has been pulled from Apple TV Plus's release schedule, just 3 days before it was set to premiere. Those who were planning on tuning in needn't worry too much, though, as the streamer has assured subscribers that it will air at some point.

"After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone The Savant," a spokesperson said in a statement on September 23. While they elected not to elaborate on the specific reason behind the delay, it is widely reported to be a consequence of current political unrest in the US. "We appreciate your understanding and look forward to releasing the series at a future date."

Shortly after the announcement, Chastain took to social media to say that while she values her partnership with Apple, she is "not aligned" with the decision to postpone the show and that "honoring the courage" of the "heroes who work every day to stop violence before it happens" is "more urgent than ever. Read her post in its entirety above...

For more, check out our picks of the best Apple TV shows to bulk up your watchlist.

Amy West
Amy West

I am an Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, covering all things TV and film across our Total Film and SFX sections. Elsewhere, my words have been published by the likes of Digital Spy, SciFiNow, PinkNews, FANDOM, Radio Times, and Total Film magazine.

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.